Accident Prevention and Loss Control
Class Syllabus
Introduction
Learning Objectives
Class Organization and Grading
Grading Policies
Textbook Information and Order Form
Reading Ahead
Withdrawal Policy
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Introduction
This
class will focus on managing the construction safety
function. Students will learn how to use the project
schedule to help prevent losses. You will learn
how to select methods and equipment to prevent loss
and ensure a safe working environment. We will study
the delegation of responsibility for safety, equipment
maintenance, and common construction hazards. You
will learn how to administer an accident prevention
program at the job site level and you will learn
how to handle a job site inspection by a regulatory
agency. We will review the documentation, reference
materials and advisory services that are available
to the construction supervisor.
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Learning
objectives:
By
the end of this class you should:
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Determine
the effect the Experience Modification Rate
has on your labor costs and be able to perform
calculations using the EMR.
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Be
able to explain the indirect and hidden costs
of construction accidents.
-
Be
able to establish a good construction safety
program for your crew and job site even if your
company does not have a formal safety program.
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Understand
the roles of commitment, attitudes, and training
within an effective safety program.
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Recognize
common construction hazards and be able to recite
the four most common causes of accidents and
how they can be prevented.
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Know
where to find reference material and information
about OSHA standards, Guide Publications, and
regulatory information.
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Understand
how to manage crisis situations
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Know
how to conduct accident investigations.
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Know
how to prepare a plan for project loss control
that includes construction insurance, protection
of underground utilities, and controlling jobsite
theft.
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Understand
the role that construction contractual relationships
play in controlling jobsite safety. This
subject includes managing subcontractors for
safety compliance.
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Know
how to recognize and control substance abuse
on the jobsite.
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Know
how to participate in a safety inspection conducted
by a regulatory agency.
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Class
Organization and Grading
The
following table lists the learning modules, the
maximum value in points a student can receive within
each module, and the time in which the modules must
be finished.
Module |
Point
Value |
By
End of Week |
| 0.
Student Orientation |
0 |
Before
start |
| 1.
Introduction to Accident Prevention and
Loss Control |
25 |
1 |
| 2.
Elements of a Good Accident Prevention and
Loss Control Program |
25 |
2 |
| 3.
Common Construction Hazards |
25 |
3 |
| 4.
Using Reference Material and Advisory Sources |
25 |
4 |
| 5.
Documentation and Record Keeping |
25 |
5 |
| 6.
Project Loss Control |
25 |
6 |
| 7.
Loss Control for Materials and Equipment |
25 |
7 |
| 8.
Subcontractor/Supplier/Owner Safety and
Loss Control Issues |
25 |
8 |
| 9.
Substance Abuse in Construction |
25 |
9 |
| 10.
Government Regulations and Inspections |
25 |
10 |
| Total
Points |
250 |
|
It
is important that the student keep up with the class
and not fall behind. Course modules will
be made available to students on Sunday of each
week. Class work must be completed before
the following Monday. Students will not be
able to work ahead of the class although reading
assignments will be made available in advance.
Actual dates that modules will become available
will be posted in advance on the course calendar.
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Grading
Policies
Graded
assignments will consist of one quiz for each module
and participation in at least two class discussions.
Each quiz will count 10 points and class
discussions will count 15 points per module.
You can see that I consider class discussions to
be a very important part of this course. Students
learn more and learn better when they discuss the
topic at hand. For that reason, I consider
the regular weekly discussions to be even more important
than the weekly quizzes.
Grades
will be posted on a weekly basis. You will
have full access to your grade sheet so you will
be able to keep track of how you are doing at all
times.
Your
overall grade in the course will be determined by
the total number of points you have accumulated
on quizzes and assignments. The grading
scale is as follows:
You
will be given more information about the grading
and other course matters in the Orientation Module.
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The
Textbook
The
textbook for this class is Unit 7, Accident Prevention
and Loss Control (S) 4th Edition Participants Manual
Order
Accident
Prevention and Loss Control, STP Unit 7, 4th Edition
(Participants Manual) directly from the AGC
by clicking on the link. Cost of the book
is approximately $156.
We
are in no way associated with the AGC. The
link to the book is provided only for your convenience.
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Reading
Ahead
This
table details the reading assignments for the entire
course. This will give you opportunity to
read ahead and get a jump on upcoming modules.
Module |
Reading
Assignment |
| 0.
Student Orientation |
None |
| 1.
Introduction to Accident Prevention and Loss
Control |
Read
Unit 1 |
| 2.
Elements of a Good Accident Prevention and
Loss Control Program |
Read
Unit 2, |
| 3. Common
Construction Hazards |
Read
Unit 3 |
| 4.
Using Reference Material and Advisory Sources |
Read
Unit 4 |
| 5.
Documentation and Record Keeping |
Read
Unit 5 |
| 6. Project
Loss Control |
Read
Unit 6 |
| 7.
Loss Control for Materials and Equipment |
Read
Unit 7 |
| 8.
Subcontractor/Supplier/Owner Safety and Loss
Control Issues |
Read
Unit 8 |
| 9.
Substance Abuse in Construction |
Read
Unit 9 |
| 10.
Government Regulations and Inspections |
Read
Unit 10 |
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WITHDRAWAL
POLICY
You
may withdraw from a course by sending an email to
PSmith@aspeNational.org
or by conventional mail requesting to be dropped
from the course. Non-attendance or notifying
the instructor does not constitute officially dropping
or withdrawing from a course. Students who
stop attending courses without officially dropping
will receive a grade of U in the class. Refunds
are not automatic. NO refunds are due unless the
course is officially dropped within stated guidelines
in the refund schedule.
Refund
Schedule
|
a.
|
Withdrawal
postmarked at least one working day before
the first day of class – total fee
less a $20 handling fee. |
|
b.
|
Refund
requests postmarked on or after the first
day and no later than two weeks after
the first day of class will be refunded
65% of the fee, after which time there
is no refund. |
|
c.
|
Decision
on withdrawals and refunds will be based
on the date when the ASPE Society Business
Office receives written withdrawal notice.
Drops done by mail are effective as of
the postmark date. |
|
d. |
All course materials including the textbook
and other included supplies must be returned
in their original conditions, shrink wrap
unbroken, or a $100 charge will apply. |
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